Downtown Evansville

Celebrate the season in the heart of Downtown Evansville as the annual Holiday Tree Lighting returns with cocoa, Santa photos, live performances, and a nostalgic countdown to the city’s brightest moment.

Santa’s Mailbox has returned to Downtown Evansville for the 2025 holiday season. Drop letters by December 15 to get a personalized reply from Santa Claus, Indiana.

Evansville’s favorite local gift shop just got a major glow-up. River City Goods has opened a bright, beautiful new location inside Eastland Mall, packed with handmade finds.

River City Goods is expanding into Evansville’s Eastland Mall with a locally made gift shop featuring regional makers just in time for holiday shopping.

The Evansville Coliseum, originally known as the Soldiers and Sailors Coliseum, is asking for the community's help and hosting a silent auction to benefit their preservation project.

Magpie Vintage is moving into the second floor of Your Brothers Bookstore in downtown Evansville bringing curated retro fashion and accessories.

The Evansville Philharmonic and rock band Windborne will bring The Music of Led Zeppelin to the Victory Theatre on October 26 with an unforgettable fusion of rock and orchestra.

Riverside Drive in Downtown Evansville remains closed as crews address a collapsed storm sewer 25 feet underground. No reopening date yet

Haunted ghost tours return to Evansville’s Riverside District October 10–11, bringing spooky stories and re-enactments.

Altar Bar is launching in Downtown Evansville with zero-proof drinks, vintage vibes, and rooftop relaxation.